Development Pipeline Scheduled for Late 2027

Regent Bora Bora

Regent Hotels & Resorts to debut in French Polynesia with signing of Regent Bora Bora

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed an agreement with long-standing partner Pacific Beachcomber to transform InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa into Regent Bora Bora. The resort closed on 1 June 2026 for extensive renovations and, following a significant transformation, will reopen as Regent Bora Bora in late 2027. The resort will mark Regent Hotels & Resorts’ debut in French Polynesia, one of the world’s most celebrated island destinations.

Set on a private motu on the eastern edge of Bora Bora’s legendary lagoon, the 84-villa resort will offer an exclusively overwater experience, with direct lagoon access and views towards Mount Otemanu and the open Pacific. The transformation will bring Regent’s distinctive expression of modern upper luxury to the destination, guided by Regent’s philosophy of uncovering fresh perspectives. The resort will blend intuitive service with immersive dining, exceptional design and meaningful experiences to connect with Polynesian culture and the extraordinary natural setting.

As a Regent, the resort will also embody signature brand hallmarks including Personal Havens, intimate spaces designed for moments of retreat and indulgence; Regent Experience Agents, providing guests with a single point of contact from pre-arrival through departure; and With Compliments, Regent’s approach to thoughtful inclusions as part of the guest experience.

Sustainability will remain an important part of the resort’s story as it transitions to Regent Bora Bora. The property was the first hotel in the world to implement a seawater air-conditioning system, using naturally cold water drawn from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to cool the resort. The innovative system has reduced the electricity otherwise required for air conditioning and refrigeration by around 90%, significantly lowering the resort’s energy requirements.

The system will continue to operate as part of Regent Bora Bora, preserving one of the property’s most important sustainability innovations through its transformation and next chapter.

Regent Bora Bora will further expand Regent Hotels & Resorts’ growing global portfolio, joining hotels and resorts in some of the world’s most compelling destinations, including Hong Kong, Santa Monica, Phu Quoc, Cannes, Shanghai and Bali.

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